| name | Physical Access Control (03.10.07)_physical-access-control |
| description | Enforce physical access authorizations at entry and exit points to the facility where the system resides by: Verifying individual physical access auth |
| category | configuration |
| version | 3.0 |
| author | cyberstrike-official |
| tags | ["nist","sp800-171","rev3","physical access control (03-10-07)","family-03.10","cui-protection","cmmc"] |
| tech_stack | ["any"] |
| cwe_ids | [] |
| chains_with | [] |
| prerequisites | [] |
| severity_boost | {} |
Physical Access Control (03.10.07) Physical Access Control
High-Level Description
Family: Physical Protection
Framework: NIST SP 800-171 Rev 3
Applicability: Systems processing, storing, or transmitting CUI
Enforce physical access authorizations at entry and exit points to the facility where the system resides by:
Verifying individual physical access authorizations before granting access to the facility and
Controlling ingress and egress with physical access control systems, devices, or guards.
Maintain physical access audit logs for entry or exit points.
Escort visitors, and control visitor activity.
Secure keys, combinations, and other physical access devices.
Control physical access to output devices to prevent unauthorized individuals from obtaining access to CUI.
What to Check
How to Test
Step 1: Review System Security Plan
Examine the SSP for Physical Access Control (03.10.07) implementation description and responsible parties.
Step 2: Assess Implementation
# Verify security controls protecting CUI
# Check access controls, encryption, monitoring as applicable
# For Linux systems:
ls -la /etc/security/ 2>/dev/null
grep -r "CUI\|controlled" /etc/security/ 2>/dev/null
# For cloud:
# Use cloud-audit-mcp tools to assess posture
Step 3: CMMC Assessment Validation
Verify this requirement passes CMMC Level 2 assessment methodology per SP 800-171A Rev 3.
Tools
| Tool | Purpose | Usage |
|---|
| cloud-audit-mcp | Assess cloud CUI environment | cloud_audit_* tools |
| Manual Review | SSP and POA&M review | Documentation analysis |
Remediation Guide
Requirement Statement
Enforce physical access authorizations at entry and exit points to the facility where the system resides by:
Verifying individual physical access authorizations before granting access to the facility and
Controlling ingress and egress with physical access control systems, devices, or guards.
Maintain physical access audit logs for entry or exit points.
Escort visitors, and control visitor activity.
Secure keys, combinations, and other physical access devices.
Control physical access to output devices to prevent unauthorized individuals from obtaining access to CUI.
Supplemental Guidance
This requirement addresses physical locations containing systems or system components that process, store, or transmit CUI. Organizations determine the types of guards needed, including professional security staff or administrative staff. Physical access devices include keys, locks, combinations, biometric readers, and card readers. Physical access control systems comply with applicable laws, Executive Orders, directives, policies, regulations, standards, and guidelines. Organizations have flexibility in the types of audit logs employed. Audit logs can be procedural, automated, or some combination thereof. Physical access points can include exterior access points, interior access points to systems that require supplemental access controls, or both. Physical access control applies to employees and visitors. Individuals with permanent physical access authorizations are not considered visitors. Controlling physical access to output devices includes placing output devices in locked rooms or other secured areas with keypad or card reader access controls and only allowing access to authorized individuals, placing output devices in locations that can be monitored by personnel, installing monitor or screen filters, and using headphones. Examples of output devices include monitors, printers, scanners, facsimile machines, audio devices, and copiers.
Risk Assessment
| Finding | Severity | Impact |
|---|
| Physical Access Control (03.10.07) Physical Access Control not implemented | Medium | CUI Protection - Physical Protection |
| Physical Access Control (03.10.07) partially implemented (POA&M) | Low | CMMC certification risk |
CWE Categories
| CWE ID | Title |
|---|
| N/A | No direct CWE mapping |
References
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